Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site

Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site The official page for Washington's Headquarters Newburgh, the first publicly owned historic site in the nation.

Visit the nation's first publicly owned historic site and tour the rooms where American history was made. In the critical months that General George Washington spent at Newburgh, he made some of his most important contributions to shaping the American republic. It was here that Washington rejected the idea that he should be king after the war; ended the Newburgh conspiracy, preventing military con

trol of the government; created and awarded the Badge of Military Merit, forerunner of the Purple Heart; and circulated a letter to State Governors that influenced the writing of the Constitution.

Thanks for stopping by, Commissioner! We had a great time showing you around.
06/17/2026

Thanks for stopping by, Commissioner! We had a great time showing you around.

A very special thank you to Dr. Jen Manion for such a fascinating talk on the history of Female Husbands in 18th & 19th ...
06/13/2026

A very special thank you to Dr. Jen Manion for such a fascinating talk on the history of Female Husbands in 18th & 19th century Great Britain & the US, and of course a big thank you to everyone who attended!

Follow us for more exciting programs coming soon at Washington's Headquarters!

06/11/2026
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05/27/2026

Today, we remember and honor those who sacrificed their lives in service to our nation as we gather with family and friends to enjoy this Memorial Day weekend. From the Revolutionary War onward to the present day, their courage and strength will never be forgotten.

Photo: Washington's Headquarters State Historic Site, Newburgh.

05/21/2026

History, cocktails, and a story of preservation. 🏛️🍸

Join us Thursday, May 21 at 7 PM at the Crawford House for a free public lecture with Karen Pena, Interpretive Programs Assistant at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site.

Karen will present “To Salvage or Abandon: The Story of Saving the Hasbrouck House,” exploring how the Hasbrouck House, once headquarters to General Washington, was saved from ruin and preserved as a historic house museum in the mid-nineteenth century.

đź“… Thursday, May 21
⏰ 7 PM
đź“Ť The Crawford House
🍸 Cocktails and mocktails
🎟️ Free to the public
đź’› Donations requested and appreciated

Come sip, learn, and spend the evening with us.

05/16/2026

đź“… Thursday, May 21
⏰ 7 PM
đź“Ť The Crawford House
🍸 Cocktails and mocktails
🎟️ Free to the public

Join us Thursday, May 21 at 7 PM at the Crawford House for a free public lecture with Karen Pena, Interpretive Programs Assistant at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site.

Karen will present “To Salvage or Abandon: The Story of Saving the Hasbrouck House,” exploring how the Hasbrouck House, once headquarters to General Washington, was saved from ruin and preserved as a historic house museum in the mid-nineteenth century.

đź’› Suggested donation: $10, sliding scale welcome

Come sip, learn, and spend the evening with us!

Join us today at Washington’s Headquarters, from 12-3pm for our Presidents' Day Celebration. Learn about the Revolutiona...
02/16/2026

Join us today at Washington’s Headquarters, from 12-3pm for our Presidents' Day Celebration. Learn about the Revolutionary War from reenactors from the 1st Rhode Island Regiment, George & Martha Washington, and William Lee. Kids will have a ball playing with toys and games from the 1700’s. Admission is free. 84 Liberty St., Newburgh. Hope to see you here!

This Presidents’ Day Weekend come celebrate George Washington’s 294th birthday—and America’s 250th—at Washington’s Headq...
02/11/2026

This Presidents’ Day Weekend come celebrate George Washington’s 294th birthday—and America’s 250th—at Washington’s Headquarters State Historic Site in Newburgh. The three-day event will be held February 14th, 15th and 16th, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm each day. Admission is free for all three days.

While the Hasbrouck House, which Gen. Washington used as his headquarters, is closed for restoration, celebrations will be held in the site’s museum and on its grounds.

Saturday & Sunday
- Reenactor demonstrations by the 4th CT & 5th NY Regiments
- Meet George & Martha Washington & William Lee, his enslaved valet
- Kids craft – Make a bird feeder

Monday
- Reenactor demonstrations by the 1st RI Regiment
- Meet George & Martha Washington & William Lee, his enslaved valet
- 18th Century Toys & Games

Address

84 Liberty Street
Newburgh, NY
12550

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+18455621195

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